Archive for April 22nd, 2008

Moving to a warmer climate is a dream for many people who live in the north. Cold winters take their toll on both body and spirit. For years, Florida was the retirement destination of many. As the cost of living increased there, other retirees chose Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The same “cost-of-living creep” has […]

Aeroportuario del Pacifico, an airport operator here in Mexico, reports that total passenger counts for Mexican airports are up over 9 percent from 2007. International passenger traffic increased by more than 13 percent over last year. Aeroportuario del Pacifico made a special note of the growth being seen at Puerto Vallarta. That’s good news for […]

In 2008, you’re unlikely to find many investments that can provide the return and value that a Mexican vacation home can. The Mexico real estate market isn’t experiencing the softness that you’re seeing in the US market. In fact, quite the opposite is happening.
According to the Secretaria de Tourismo, Mexico was the beneficiary […]

Puerto Vallarta has been a resort town for hundreds of years. Recently, the Federal government here has made significant investments in the infrastructure, to promote tourism and the economy here. New roads, new airport, new schools, new water treatment plant, new convention center … you get the idea. If you travel north of the city, […]

Saving for retirement is a gamble. How much should you put away for the future? How much can you spend now? Many Americans are finding out that they’re coming out on the short end of the stick when it comes to their retirement savings compared to how much they need. Savvy planners are looking at […]